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The Best Time To Change City Policy Is Before It’s Written
By getting involved early, members of Stronger Denton helped bring a new approach to crash response into their city's Vision Zero plan. Read more: Strong Towns
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If Public Engagement Is Worthless, What Should Replace It?
Cities don't need more public meetings. What they need are stronger relationships between the people who experience a place and the people responsible for its care. Read more: Strong Towns
Municipal Bond Trends for October 20, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
KDHE Announces Two Additional Grant Opportunities in Second Round of RHTP Funding
The application period for the Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine (CHW+AFIM) and the Non-Emergency Transportation (NEMT) grants will open Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to eligible Kansas providers. CHW+AFIM program grants will improve health outcomes among rural Kansans.…
AG Opinion 2026-11: Schools – Nonpublic Accreditation; Secure Storage
Synopsis: Backpacks and lockers that are accessible to students during the school day do not satisfy HB 2299’s minimum requirements for the secure storage of personal electronic devices. HB 2299 amends K.S.A. 72-5170 to provide that "[e]ach nonpublic school accredited…
AG Opinion 2026-10: Municipal fire codes
Kansas municipalities may not adopt local fire codes that are less restrictive than the Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
Newton’s Themian Park awarded $500,000 grant
The grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce will help fund new basketball courts, pickleball courts, a restroom, an open shelter, and lighting. Read more: City of Newton
Municipal Bond Trends for October 19, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Miami County, Kansas hires Nathan Law as next County Administrator
As Miami County prepares for the retirement of Shane Krull on January 8, 2027, following 22 years of dedicated service as County Administrator, the Board is excited to welcome Nathan into this role and begin the County's next chapter. Nathan…
Topeka needs more housing
Topeka needs to add more than 200 housing units every year for the next two decades, a bank leader says, but there are four things holding back housing supply. Read more: CJonline
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